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How to Take Care of Contact Lenses

How to Take Care of Contact Lenses

10 November 2021

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Contact lens risks

Contact lenses that are worn for a long time, or that do not fit well, can scratch your eyes. They can also cause blood vessels to grow in the cornea, a dangerous condition that could threaten your vision.

Eye drops can cause problems with your contact lenses, so it is preferable to avoid eye drops when using them. However, you can use preservative-free lubricating or moisturizing drops, as recommended by your ophthalmologist.

If your eyes are very red, if you are in pain, if you are tearing excessively, or if you are sensitive to light, remove your contact lenses and call your ophthalmologist right away. Likewise, if you have blurred vision or notice discharge (discharge or pus) coming from your eye. These can be symptoms of serious eye problems.

Take good care of your contact lenses

Contact lenses should always be cleaned and disinfected before putting them back in. There are several cleaning systems, the choice depends on the type of lens you use, if you have allergies or if your eyes tend to form protein deposits. Ask your ophthalmologist what type of cleaning solution to use in your case.

Take special care when cleaning and storing your contact lenses, make sure you do it correctly to avoid dangerous eye infections.

Follow these instructions:

• Keep the schedule that your ophthalmologist tells you to wear and replace your lenses.

• Follow the instructions of your doctor, the manufacturer of contact lenses, and the manufacturer of the lens cleaning solution for cleaning and storage. If you store your lenses in the case for a long time, read the instructions to see if you need to re-disinfect them before using them. Never wear your contact lenses if they have been in storage for 30 days or more, without first disinfecting them.

• Attend regular eye exams. Contact lenses can warp over time, and your cornea can change shape. To ensure that your lenses fit your eyes correctly, and that the prescription is correct for you, see your ophthalmologist regularly.

• Water and contact lenses should not be mixed: while wearing them, do not shower, swim in the sea or pool, use a Jacuzzi, or carry out any activity in which water can come into contact with your eyes. .

• Don't sleep with everyday contact lenses.

Clean and rehydrate contact lenses

• Wash your hands with soap and water and dry them with a towel, without any loose threads, before touching your contact lenses.

• Use the “rub and rinse” cleaning method no matter what type of contact lens cleaning solution you buy. Rub your contact lenses with clean fingers, then rinse the lenses with solution. Use this method even if the solution you are using is a "no rub" type.

• Never put contact lenses in your mouth to moisten them, saliva is not a sterile solution.

• Do not rinse or store contact lenses in water (tap or sterile water).

• Never use a homemade saline solution.

• Do not use saline solution or moisturizing drops to disinfect your contact lenses, they are not disinfectants.

• Do not pour contact lens solution into a different bottle. The solution will no longer be sterile.

• Make sure the tip of the solution bottle does not touch any surface. Keep the bottle tightly closed when you are not using it.

Take care of your contact lens case

• Always keep your contact lens case clean: rinse it with a sterile contact lens solution (not tap water) and leave the case empty and open to air dry.

• Replace the case at least every three months; If it is cracked or damaged, replace it immediately.

Are Contact Lenses Right For You?

Millions of people around the world choose to wear contact lenses for vision correction, however this solution is not ideal for everyone. If you have any of the following conditions, it is recommended that you do not wear contact lenses:

• have frequent eye infections;

• have severe allergies that are difficult to treat;

• have dry eyes;

• work or live where there is a lot of dust;

• cannot properly care for your contact lenses.

The cornea and tear film must be healthy for you to feel comfortable and see clearly with contact lenses.

To wear contact lenses safely, you must commit to taking proper care of them and replacing them when necessary. Talk to your ophthalmologist to discuss your vision needs and expectations, and to help you decide if contact lenses are a good option for you.

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